Storm damages Kuching International Airport ceiling structure, operations unaffected
KUCHING: A section of the external ceiling structure along the inner pick-up and drop-off lane at Kuching International Airport (KIA) was damaged by heavy rain and strong winds today.
At Kuching International Airport on August 25, strong winds and heavy rain caused damage to a section of the roof at the arrival area. Airport staff were on-site to evaluate the damage, while volunteers from the People’s Volunteer Corps managed traffic flow. The incident occurred in the afternoon on August 25, 2026, with the damaged portion of the roof visible in a photograph by Shahrul Tready.
Other parts of Kuching, including Jalan BDC, experienced similar weather conditions, such as an uprooted tree. The Malaysian Meteorological Department forecasted heavy rain and thunderstorms throughout most of Sarawak until 7pm, affecting regions like Limbang, Miri, Bintulu, Kapit, Sarikei, Sibu, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, and Mukah.
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